You want to buy your first investment property. But where do you start?
How much money do you really need? What should you look for? How do you know whether a duplex actually makes sense for your life?
Before you buy, know your numbers, know what you're looking for, and know your next move. I'll walk you through the first three steps of my Buy Smart process—without another 50 tabs of conflicting advice.
Free to attend · Philadelphia & surrounding counties · No purchase required
You've been thinking about buying property. So why does it still feel far away?
You've saved listings. Watched the videos. Maybe you've talked to a lender. But you still need to know which advice actually applies to you.
"How much do I need?"
Maybe you have savings or equity. You want to understand what a purchase could require without risking everything you've worked for.
"Is this duplex a good deal?"
The photos and asking price look good. But what about repairs, financing, rent, and the expenses nobody mentions?
"Who can I trust?"
You don't need another person pushing you toward a property. You need to understand the order of the decisions.
A saved duplex is not a buying plan.
And a preapproval isn't the same as knowing what you should buy. Start with your own numbers and goals—then decide which properties deserve your attention.
Find a property. Figure it out later.
- Scroll listings and save screenshots
- Get ten different answers from ten people
- Fall for a price before checking the full numbers
- Wait because the next step still feels unclear
Know your numbers. Define your property. Then move.
- Get clear on the questions your finances must answer
- Build criteria around your actual goals
- Know what to verify before pursuing a deal
- Leave with a practical next-action list
Three steps toward your first property plan.
This is a workshop, not just a presentation. Bring your questions and start filling in your free Starting Point worksheet.
How much money do you really need?
Identify the savings, credit, financing, and monthly-payment questions to answer before choosing a purchase price.
What should you actually look for?
Start a buy box around property type, location, budget, and the goal you want your first property to serve.
What's your next smart move?
Identify what needs verification and write down the next three actions for your situation.
I'm Jaz. I teach you to think through the deal.
I'm a Philadelphia-area real estate professional and investor with 17+ years in real estate. I created Buy Smart because the first property decision shouldn't start with a pretty listing or someone else's timeline.
We'll talk about what your money can support, what a property needs to do for your goals, and the questions to ask before you commit.
"You don't have to know everything. You do need to know what to figure out first."
A low asking price doesn't tell the whole story.
A property may look affordable until you account for repairs, financing, vacancy, maintenance, and what happens after closing. In the workshop, we'll look at the types of questions that separate a listing from a possible investment.
No promises of instant financing, guaranteed cash flow, or a property purchase in 45 minutes. Just a clearer way to think.
LET'S BUILD MY STARTING POINT →
Leave with more than pages of notes.
Use the free First Property Starting Point worksheet to organize your money questions, first buy-box criteria, and next three actions. The optional interactive Action Board is offered only after your free seat is confirmed.
SAVE MY FREE WORKSHOP SEAT →Bring the questions. Bring the saved duplex. Let's start with your plan.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 7 PM Eastern · 45 minutes · Live on Zoom. Replay sent to registrants afterward.
For aspiring first-time property investors in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
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Workshop FAQs
Is this really free?
Yes. Registration and the live workshop are free. An optional $47 Action Board will be offered after registration, but it is not required.
Do I need to be ready to buy right now?
No. This workshop helps you identify your starting point and the questions to answer before buying.
What if I already own a home?
You're welcome. We will discuss questions that can matter when considering a first investment property, including how to evaluate financing options and risks.
Will you offer a way to work with you?
Yes. At the end, I'll explain how qualified attendees can apply for a private conversation. You can attend and use the free worksheet without purchasing anything.
What if I can't attend live?
Register and we'll email the replay after the live session.